Boil-water advisory for Carolina Beach

Published: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 11:09 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 11:09 a.m.

Carolina Beach | The town of Carolina Beach is under a boil water advisory after the town's primary water treatment facility experienced a temporary loss of water pressure Monday morning.

This interruption resulted in a temporary lack of water pressure throughout the water distribution system. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system, according to a news release.

The treatment facility is now operating normally, but town officials said the boil water advisory cannot be lifted until all bacteria test results come back.

The advisory is not expected to be lifted until Tuesday.

Officials recommend that residents boil all water for human consumption, including water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice and washing hands or use bottled water.

<p>Carolina Beach | The town of Carolina Beach is under a boil water advisory after the town's primary water treatment facility experienced a temporary loss of water pressure Monday morning.</p><p>This interruption resulted in a temporary lack of water pressure throughout the water distribution system. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system, according to a news release.</p><p>The treatment facility is now operating normally, but town officials said the boil water advisory cannot be lifted until all bacteria test results come back.</p><p>The advisory is not expected to be lifted until Tuesday.</p><p>Officials recommend that residents boil all water for human consumption, including water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice and washing hands or use bottled water.</p><p>– Ashley Withers</p>